District of Connecticut

Prisoner Detention

GENERAL: United States
Marshal Service is responsible for obtaining adequate
detention space to house USMS prisoners in their districts.
Detention facilities the USMS uses must meet DOJ detention
standards and minimum conditions of confinement. These
conditions are as follows:

1. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day
to supervise prisoners.

2. Three adequate meals a day are
provided to prisoners.

3. Adequate emergency medical
coverage is available 24 hours a day.

4. Adequate fire and other
emergency plans and procedures are followed.

5. There is adequate security.

6. Adequate sanitation and hygiene
services are available.

7. An adequate suicide prevention
policy is in place.

8. There is adequate access to
prescription drugs.

The following
Federal Prison is located near the District of Delaware: